LEVITON Hi-Fi2 4x4 Audio Distribution System — User's Manual

User's Manual for the LEVITON Hi-Fi2 4x4 Four Zone, Four Source Digital Audio Distribution System (Model LV95A023). Covers operation, zone/source setup, IR remote features, and integration with LEVITON Omni and Lumina home control systems.

Overview

The Hi-Fi2 4x4 lets you listen to and share music from up to four audio sources (stereo, iPod, satellite radio, cable TV, computer, CD player, etc.) in any of four zones (rooms) through digital amplification. Each source connects to a Remote Input Module (RIM); each room's audio is controlled by a Volume-Source Control (VSC) keypad.

Each RIM also includes a routed IR emitter jack and flasher, letting you control your source equipment's remote from any room with a VSC. The system can plug-and-play with LEVITON Omni and Lumina home control systems and OmniTouch touchscreens.

Basic Operation

• Zone On/Off: Press Power to turn a zone on (resumes to its configured Initial Volume) or off.
• All Zones Off: Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn off every zone at once.
• Volume: Press Volume + / − to adjust. Adjusting volume while muted also un-mutes.
• Source Selection: Press src to cycle through connected sources; disabled/disconnected sources are skipped.
• Transport Controls: Press and hold src, then press + (next track), − (previous track), or Power (play/pause) — for supported sources.

Zone Menu

Press and hold Volume + and Volume − together to open the Zone Menu. Press src to advance items, Power to go back, and +/− to adjust. The menu auto-exits after 20 seconds of inactivity (or hold src for 2 seconds to exit manually).

Setting Initial Volume to "0" makes the Power button act like a mute — the zone resumes at its previous volume when turned back on. Setting Page Volume to "0" mutes that zone whenever a page is triggered.

Advanced Menu

With the VSC off, press and hold src for 2 seconds to open the Advanced Menu. These settings are system-wide (affect all zones) unless noted.

• Select Zone: logically connects this VSC to audio zone 1–4. Multiple VSCs can be assigned to the same zone (useful for large rooms).
• Source 1–4 Connection Status: enable/disable each source in the source-cycle list — useful to hide unused sources.
• Source 1–4 Gain (0–10): levels the relative volume of each source.
• IR Passthrough: routes IR remote signals through to the connected source (per-zone setting).
• IR: enables/disables the VSC sending received IR data to the Hi-Fi2 4x4 processor (per-zone setting).

IR Features

IR signals received at a VSC are sent to the Hi-Fi2 4x4 processor. Locally processed commands (handled directly by the amplifier) include: mute toggle, volume increment/decrement, source change, power toggle, power on, power off. Other commands are passed through to the connected source equipment via the RIM's IR flasher (Part Number 62A08-1) when IR Passthrough is enabled.

IR Remote Control buttons: Power, Mute, Previous track, Next track, Play/Pause, Source (cycle), Volume Down, Volume Up.

Connecting Music Sources

Plug any music source into a RIM using a standard stereo input jack; that source becomes available in every room with a VSC. Useful patch cables:

• 3.5mm male to 2 RCA male retractable cable (Part Number 62A14-1) — for sources with RCA outputs
• 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male stereo retractable cable (Part Number 62A13-1) — for sources with a headphone-style jack

RIMs can also pick up music from a LEVITON Music Gateway (Part Number 84A00-1) or LEVITON Dock (Part Number 96A00).

Paging / Mute

The Page function plays audio over all zones simultaneously — e.g., for a doorbell or phone announcement — using audio Source 4 as the paging input. All zones switch to Source 4 at their configured Page Volume, then revert to their prior source/volume/power state when paging ends. Setting each zone's Page Volume to "0" instead uses the Page function to mute all zones (e.g., when someone's at the door) rather than making an announcement.

Zone Grouping

Your installer may configure Zone Grouping, which links two or more zones to share source, volume, and/or power state — useful for open-plan spaces like a connected kitchen and family room. Any linked setting changed from one VSC updates across the whole group. Contact your installer for details on configuring or changing zone groups.

Safety

• Do not use near water (tubs, sinks, pools, wet basements).
• Never install or modify wiring during a lightning storm; unplug during storms or extended non-use.
• Never touch uninsulated wires/terminals unless disconnected at the network interface.
• Do not block ventilation openings or install near heat sources.
• Extended exposure to noise above ~90dB can cause permanent hearing loss (per OSHA guidance).

Warranty

Leviton warrants this product to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship: 2 years from installation (or 30 months from manufacture) for OmniLT, Omni IIe, Lumina, thermostats, and accessories. Rechargeable batteries are warranted 90 days. Leviton's obligation is limited to repair or replacement at Leviton's option. Full warranty details and return instructions at www.leviton.com. Technical support: 1-800-824-3005 (U.S.A. only).